Are we heading for a second wave of Covid-19 as gruelling as the first? Not according to unidentified government officials quoted in yesterday’s Mail. During an off-the-record briefing in which comments weren’t attributed to individuals, experts suggested the second wave won’t be nearly as bad as the first. This is not a view openly expressed … Read more
The coronavirus has kick-started an exercise revolution in the UK, with almost a third of adults increasing their normal levels of physical activity during the lockdown. But it came at a price, with millions reporting pulled muscles, or knee and ankle injuries, a Bupa poll revealed in June. Meanwhile, millions have spent more time hunched … Read more
Children who pass ‘the marshmallow test’ are not just after a treat, but also a boost in reputation among authority figures, study reveals Stanford’s 1972 ‘marshmallow test’ is used to measure a child’s success in life Children are given one marshmallow and told they can eat it right away But if they wait a while, … Read more
A free press is the cornerstone of British society. The freedom to publish, without fear nor favour, and to inform debate on events that affect each and every one of us is absolutely vital. I was disgusted to see over the weekend that this institution, and the values we hold dear as a tolerant and … Read more
Hydroxychloroquine — touted by President Donald Trump as a ‘game changer’ and a ‘gift from God’ in the fight against Covid-19 — doesn’t treat the disease and may even raise the risk of death, another study has found. A review of 29 scientific studies showed the controversial anti-malarial drug does not save the lives of infected … Read more
Alzheimer’s zapped: Scientist launch landmark trial to treat dementia by sending electric currents deep into the brain Imperial College London and UK Dementia Research Institute got a $1.5m grant It came from US philanthropists, including Bill Gates, to trial the new technology Researchers chose 24 patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s to have the therapy After dozens of … Read more
Sipping away the heartbreak? Former Neighbours star Jodi Gordon puts on a brave face as she picks up a frozen treat after her split with lawyer boyfriend Cedric By Chloe-lee Longhetti and Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:07 BST, 25 August 2020 | Updated: 08:03 BST, 25 August 2020 She recently split from … Read more
Could THIS be a cure for diabetes? Scientists create insulin-making pancreatic cells that escape the disease’s attacks and can be transplanted into patients Researchers created clusters of beta-like cells that are produced in the pancreas from stem cells Adding two proteins to the cells ‘turbo-charged’ them to produce insulin and kept the immune system from … Read more
GPs aren’t allowed to refuse to treat patients who won’t cover their face, according to controversial new NHS guidance. Government advice given to the public says that face coverings are recommended in NHS settings, including hospitals and GP surgeries. But family doctors have now been told that they are not allowed to refuse treatment to … Read more
The Queen has spent the past three months socially isolating at Windsor Castle amid the coronovirus pandemic but it has not been all doom and gloom. Just two weeks after she attended the nuptials of her granddaughter Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at Royal Lodge, yesterday she was present at another moving family engagement. … Read more